Complete walkthrough for siding with Prince Bhelen in Dragon Age: Origins, covering Orzammar quests, item locations, and key decisions.
Walkthrough
- 1After returning to camp, you will be ambushed by Shriek. Defeat them and travel to the Frostback Mountains.
- 2Loot the Deathroot on the path to the right.
- 3Defeat the attacking Bounty Hunters and enter the camp.
- 4On the west side, speak with Starrick the Apprentice to complete “Notice of Termination”.
- 5On the east side, kill and loot Tornas the Deserter to complete “Dereliction of Duty”.
- 6Approach the large door to the north and help settle the quarrel.
- 7Inside, examine the paragons for Codex 142: The Paragons.
- 8Examine the Commission Report for Codex 305: The Key to the City.
- 9Enter Orzammar and a cutscene will play.
- 10Examine the Floor Carving for Codex 138: The City of Orzammar.
- 11Speak with the Captain of the Guard to receive the quests “Vartag Gavorn” and “Dulin Forender”.
- 12Head east and enter Janar Armorers.
- 13Check the Wall Carving to the left for Codex 136: Life in Orzammar.
- 14Speak with Janar to check his inventory.
- 15Speak to Filda about her son and accept the quest “A Mother’s Hope”.
- 16Speak with Brother Burkel and agree to help him to acquire “The Chant in the Deeps”.
- 17Enter the Tapster’s Tavern and speak with the Nervous Adventurer to gain the quest “Unbound”.
- 18Speak with Oghren.
- 19Head back outside and speak with Nug Wrangler Boermor to acquire “A Lost Nug”.
- 20Speak with Dagna and agree to help her study at the Circle of Magi to acquire “An Unlikely Scholar”.
- 21Speak with Garin to check his inventory.
- 22Head down the steps, grab the Nug, and examine the Runestone for Codex 306: The Shaper’s Life.
- 23Make your way back to the center area and grab another Nug.
- 24Head down the middle path for a Nug and a Document.
- 25Enter the Proving and head through the southern door.
- 26Examine the Wall Carving for Codex 144: The Proving.
- 27Further down, find a Writ of Censure.
- 28Head to the north area and speak with a Proving Armsman. Accept his offer until you have done well.
- 29Receive the Blood Ring.
- 30Head back to the Commons.
- 31Find another Nug behind Brother Burkel and one on the backside of Janar’s.
- 32Turn in the Nugs to Nug Wrangler Boermor to finish “A Lost Nug”.
- 33Enter the Diamond Quarter.
- 34When you return from the Diamond Quarter, you will see thugs bothering Figor. Listen to them and follow them into the store. Intimidate or pay the thugs to make them leave peacefully. If you kill them, Figor leaves.
- 35Examine the Wall Carving above the house door for Codex 141: House Aeducan, Shield of Orzammar.
- 36Enter Harrowmont’s Estate and go to the far west area to find two chests and a scroll for Codex 229: A Letter From King Endrin.
- 37Leave Harrowmont’s Estate and enter the Royal Palace.
- 38Go through the right door and kill the Thieves.
- 39Head north and open the door to the left.
- 40Open the chest for a Love Letter(10).
- 41Head across the hall and open the two wooden crates.
- 42Check the Glass Phylactery to summon a Revenant. Loot it to update the Black Vials quest.
- 43Enter the throne room and examine the throne for Codex 320: Caged in Stone.
- 44Move freely and place one character on the middle square in the entrance room and two to the southwest on spots that look like arrows pointing outward.
- 45Use your last character to approach the throne again to summon a Dragon. Defeat it to obtain Ageless.
- 46Leave the palace and run to the very end, then enter the Shaperate.
- 47Speak to Shaper Assistant Milldrate to acquire the quest “Thief in the House of Learning”.
- 48Read the book to your left for Codex 216: The Legion of Steel.
- 49Speak with Orta to gain the quest “Lost to the Memories”.
- 50Speak with the Shaper and accept Brother Burkel’s plea through Cunning, Persuasion, or Intimidation.
- 51Read the book to your left for Codex 137: The Deep Roads.
- 52Read the first book on the left in the library area for Codex 143: Orzammar Politics.
- 53Read the book to the right for Codex 219: In Praise of the Humble Nug.
- 54Read the book on the other side of the bookshelf for Codex 140: Legion of the Dead.
- 55Read the middle book for Codex 145: Dwarven Faith.
- 56The Wall of Memories updates another codex.
- 57Read the last book for Codex 220: Traditional Dwarven Folk Songs.
- 58Open the chest to obtain the Gloves of Diligence and The Search For the True Prophet.
- 59Return to Brother Burkel to finish his quest.
- 60Speak with Vartag in the Chamber of the Assembly and acquire the quest “A Prince’s Favor: The First Task”.
- 61Speak with Lady Dace.
- 62Head back to the commons and enter Tapsters.
- 63Show Lord Helmi the promissory notes.
- 64Head past the Diamond Quarter entrance in the commons and speak with the Mines Commander to get past him.
- 65Enter the Deep Roads and go to Aeducan Thaig.
Tips
- Remember to talk to the NPCs outside to complete a few quests.
- Figor has a good store so it is worth chasing off the thugs for access to it.
- You must choose either Prince Bhelen or Harrowmont. This guide continues for Prince Bhelen.
- Doing the Proving first causes Vartag to approach you as you leave. Persuade him to gain the quest “Betrayed From Within”.
- Blood Ring
- Ageless
- Gloves of Diligence
- The Search For the True Prophet
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